Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 8 large eggs (hard boiled)
  • 12 ounces elbow macaroni (uncooked)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper (ground, or to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 medium dill pickles (chopped)
  • ½ medium red onion (chopped)
  • 2 ribs celery (chopped)
  • ½ cup black olives (sliced)
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chives (chopped)

Instruction

  • Cook the pasta. Use the box as a guide and cook according to package instructions. Rinse well with cold water after straining.
  • Prepare the eggs. Peel your eggs and cut them in half. Scoop out the yolks and set them aside in a bowl. Chop the whites into pieces.
  • Prepare the dressing. Mash the yolks with a fork until smooth. Season them with salt and pepper, then add the mustard and mayo. Stir everything until well combined.
  • Assemble the salad. Add the macaroni to a large mixing bowl. Add the dressing, egg whites, the rest of your mix-ins, and paprika. Mix everything until evenly coated in the dressing.
  • Garnish and serve. Sprinkle the salad with smoke paprika and chives, then enjoy!